A 2026 ballpark for gas boiler replacement in an Edmonds-area Burnaby townhouse near the SkyTrain.
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A gas boiler replacement for an Edmonds-area townhouse typically runs $7,500–$15,000+, a ballpark from 2026 public market data rather than a fixed quote. Edmonds is a diverse southeast Burnaby neighbourhood near the SkyTrain station and the New Westminster border, with a mix of older low-rise buildings, established townhouse complexes, and newer infill along Kingsway. CANRO confirms the exact figure after a technician sees the unit.
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Edmonds has long been one of Burnaby's more affordable, diverse neighbourhoods, with a housing mix that includes older low-rise apartment buildings, established multi-unit townhouse complexes from the 1980s and 90s, and newer infill construction along the Kingsway corridor near the SkyTrain station. That range means a townhouse boiler here could be several decades old or fairly recent depending on the specific complex.
Older Edmonds townhouse buildings sometimes still run atmospheric chimney venting, while newer construction near the transit corridor generally arrived with sealed PVC already installed, which keeps those units more predictable to service.
This Edmonds figure is a ballpark based on 2026 public market data, not a fixed quote — the CANRO office and our certified gas technicians confirm your exact price after a short assessment of your unit's mechanical closet and vent route.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic / assessment visit | $90–$150 (usually credited toward the job) |
| Licensed gas labour | $95–$165 per hour |
| Boiler replacement, unit and installed labour | $7,500–$15,000+ |
| City of Burnaby gas permit | $75–$200 |
An Edmonds townhouse boiler under 15 years old with one failed part — a circulator, an igniter, a zone valve — is usually worth repairing rather than replacing.
Replacement makes more sense for an older 1980s or 90s complex where the boiler is original, the heat exchanger has started to leak, or lockouts keep recurring despite service.
Gas permits for Edmonds go through the City of Burnaby, and installation must be done by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas fitter — CANRO holds gas licence LGA0043870 and boiler licence LBP0046450.
For a Edmonds boiler, FortisBC and CleanBC rebate programs may apply if the replacement qualifies as high-efficiency, but eligibility and dollar amounts are revised often, so confirm this year's terms directly rather than assuming. In Edmonds, a standard swap with clear access is usually a day, though converting an older chimney vent adds time.
Safety note
If you ever smell gas near the boiler or mechanical closet, leave the unit immediately and call FortisBC's emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 from outside. Boiler replacement work must be carried out by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas fitter.
It depends on the complex — some 1980s and 90s multi-unit buildings in Edmonds still run older atmospheric-vented boilers, while newer construction near the SkyTrain corridor tends to have younger, sealed-PVC-vented units.
Not directly for the boiler itself, but newer construction along that corridor tends to be more recent and more predictable to service than some of the area's older multi-unit stock.
A like-for-like replacement inside the closet usually doesn't need sign-off, but exterior venting changes should be raised with the complex's governing body first.
Gas permits here are pulled through the City of Burnaby.
A standard swap with clear access is usually a day; an older chimney-vent conversion can take longer.
FortisBC and CleanBC programs may apply to a qualifying high-efficiency boiler, but confirm current eligibility directly since terms change from year to year.
It depends on the brand and age; a technician identifies the model during the assessment and lets you know upfront if a part is hard to source, which is often the deciding factor between a quick repair and moving to full replacement.
A certified technician looks at the existing boiler's age and condition, measures the mechanical closet, checks the vent route to outside air, and confirms the gas line can handle the replacement unit. You get a firm, written price for your specific Edmonds unit before any work begins, and the diagnostic fee is credited toward the job if you proceed.
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